Serv-U FTP Server
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Syncplify Server!
6.4#16 in secure file transfer software$349 one-timeAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Serv-U FTP Server | Syncplify Server! |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. | Version 8 supports OpenID Connect and two-factor authentication for administrators and end users. |
| Automation | MFT adds event-driven automation, including actions triggered by server, domain, group and user events. | SyncJS provides server-side automation with more than 45 event triggers. |
| Integrations | Serv-U can use ODBC-compliant databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL and can integrate with Active Directory or LDAP servers. | The product page names Azure, Citrix, Dropbox, FTP, FTPS, Glacier, Google Drive, Google Storage, OneDrive, and SharePoint as supported integrations. |
| Protocols | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. | The product supports encrypted file transfers over SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS. |
| Purpose | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. | Syncplify Server! is self-hosted SFTP and FTPS server software that runs in the customer’s environment, keeping data under their control. |
Serv-U FTP Server plans
- Serv-U FTP Server$55 a month
- Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server$55
- Serv-U Gateway$111 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$335 a month
Syncplify Server! plans
- Basic$349, paid once
- Professional$849, paid once
- Ultimate$1,599, paid once
Pick Serv-U FTP Server if…
Serv-U FTP Server suits small businesses and project teams that need FTPS, scripted transfers, and a smaller number of users and domains on one server. It may also suit administrators who need account, quota, and transfer controls.
Pick Syncplify Server! if…
Syncplify Server! suits organizations that want encrypted transfers hosted in their own environment, with automation, APIs, integrations and administrative controls. It is available for Linux and Windows deployments, including Docker on supported architectures.